Politics

APC national chair, deputy resign from Senate

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, has formally resigned from the Senate.

The Deputy National Chairman (North) of the APC, Senator Abubakar Kyari, also resigned from the Senate.

Adamu and Kyari’s resignation from the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly was made known via separate letters read by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on the floor on Tuesday.

The federal lawmakers stated that their action became necessary following their emergence as National Chairman and Deputy National Chairman (North) of the ruling APC respectively.

READ ALSO: Adamu assumes office as APC national chairman

They were elected at the March 26 national convention of the APC held in Abuja.

Senator Adamu is representing Nasarawa West in the Senate, while Kyari represents Borno North.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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